What's happening
This bill grants uniformed members of Islip's bureau of fire prevention peace officer status for fire-related duties.
Why it matters
Expands authority for fire prevention personnel. By granting peace officer status, uniformed members of Islip’s bureau of fire prevention will have additional legal powers (such as making arrests or issuing summonses) while enforcing fire codes, addressing fire hazards, and investigating fire-related incidents.
Aims to improve fire safety enforcement. The enhanced powers could enable swifter and more effective responses to violations, potentially reducing fire risks and improving compliance with fire regulations in the community.
Limits firearm authority. The bill explicitly restricts these fire prevention officers from carrying or using firearms unless they obtain a separate license, addressing public safety concerns about the expansion of law enforcement powers.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
633
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 9, 2019
Introduced by Sen. BOYLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Codes
AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to granting uniformed members of the bureau of fire prevention of the town of Islip peace officer status
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law is amended by adding a new subdivision 85 to read as follows:
85. Uniformed members of the bureau of fire prevention of the town of Islip, when acting pursuant to their special duties in matters arising under laws relating to fires, the extinguishment thereof and fire perils; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such members to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04377-01-9
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Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to granting uniformed members of the bureau of fire prevention of the town of Islip peace officer status
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill grants peace officer status to members of the Town of Islip's Bureau of Fire Prevention.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends Section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law by adding a new subdivision 84 which establishes uniformed members of the Town of Islip Bureau of Fire Prevention as having peace officer status.
Justification
Peace officers are able to investigate and prosecute arson cases and take statements in the field and in depositions. This bill would expand the powers of the members of the Town of Islip Bureau of Fire Prevention to include those duties, as well as allow members to inspect premises for violations of ordinances and conditions liable to cause fire. It would also provide training to the members in evidence, searches and seizures.
Prior legislative history
2016: Passed Senate 2013-2014: S.7470 - Veto'd Memo 524 2011-2012: S.4104/A.10731 - Veto 35. 2009-10: A.8333 - Passed Assembly, No Same-As in Senate. 2008: S.8183-A/A.10971-A Veto 131 2007: S.6195/A.9141 - Veto 121. 06/19/17 PASSED SENATE 06/19/17 passed assembly 12/06/17 DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR 12/18/17 VETOED MEM0.216
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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